The official inauguration of the Office of the World Health Organization (WHO) in Athens for the Quality of Care and Safety of Patients, was attended by the Minister of Tourism Vassilis Kikilias.
According to the ministry, the selection of Greece as the seat of the specific Office of the WHO, was a recognition of the work of Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis, the Ministry of Health and the Greek government in managing the pandemic and implementing public health policies, such as the successful implementation of Anti-Smoking Law.
It was announced in October 2020 during the visit of the then Minister of Health Vassilis Kikilias to Copenhagen and his meeting with the WHO Regional Director for Europe Hans Kluge. This was followed by the signing of the agreement for the new WHO Office in Athens, which was carried out by Messrs. Kikilias and Kluge on April 15, 2021 at the Ministry of Health.
Battle with the pandemic
In his speech, Mr. Kikilias stressed that today is a moving and pivotal day for him and described the official opening of the WHO Office in Athens, “proof of everything we have achieved in the last two years, everything we have managed to overcome in battle.” with the COVID-19 pandemic “.
As the Minister of Tourism pointed out, “this ambitious project started exactly one year ago, in April 2021, in the midst of a catastrophic crisis for Public Health, a humanitarian crisis. “I am proud to see that our efforts continue, through the unparalleled support, determination and guidance of our Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis.”
Finally, Mr. Kikilias announced that the Ministry of Tourism is planning a new framework for medical Tourism in Greece under the guidance of the World Health Organization. “A framework that aims to cover all aspects of medical tourism and wellness tourism for those who visit our country,” underlined the Minister of Tourism.
Latest News
ELSTAT: Greek Health Expenditures Reach €5.89 Billion in 2022
Finally, healthcare financing as a percentage of GDP decreased to 8.5% in 2022 from 9.18% in 2021, as per the Health Accounts System report.
Sonoco Paper Mill Plants Close After 30 Years in Greece
The shut down of the two paper mills in northern Greece comes a week after a glass plant closed in Athens
BoG: Private Deposits Down by 1.068bln Euros in Feb. 2024
Corporate deposits decreased by 912 million euros, compared to a decrease of 3.167 billion euros in the previous month
Greeks’ Buying Power Second Lowest in the EU
Greeks’ purchasing power is under pressure, ranking 26th among 27 EU member states.
Greek FinMin Says Digital Work Card Tackling Undeclared Work
Greece's recently launched digital work card aimed at tackling undeclared labor has already started to produce results, said Economy and Finance Minister Kostis Hatzidakis
MSC Cruises: More than 400 Visits to Nine Greek Destinations
MSC Cruises, a subsidiary of international shipping line Mediterranean Shipping Company S.A, will be sailing to Greek ports as of this month, expanding operations in the region year-round
Eurostat: Greece Among Cheaper Hourly Labor Cost Zones
In contrast, the countries that posted the highest hourly labor costs are Luxembourg (53.9 euros), Norway (51.9 euros), Iceland
GSEVEE: Economic Sentiment Indicator in Greece Down in Q2 2023
The drop follows a significant uptick in the ESI in the second half of 2022 (69.5 units) and a slight decline in the first half of 2023 (66.7 units)
Manpower Report: Sectors in Greece that Have Achieved Full Gender Equality in the Workplace
Greece surpasses this with 45%, showcasing progress but also room for improvement. Sectors like Consumer Goods and Services lead with 69% reporting full equality globally
Bank of America (BofA): Three Reasons Greek Economy Outperforms EC Average
BofA projects growth of 1.1% in 2024 and 1.7% in 2025, compared to forecasts for eurozone growth at 0.4%/1.1%, respectively